Troubleshoot issues that occur when setting up external monitors. If you are trying to set up an external monitor and it’s not working, press the Windows logo key + P to make sure that the Extend option is selected. If the Extend option is selected, try the following troubleshooting tips.

How to provide parental consent. If they have requested your consent, click the link in your email request, sign into your Microsoft account and approve. If you cannot access your account, the child may lose access to their account. You should attempt to recover the adult account.

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Use the Xbox mobile app, the Xbox Game Pass app, or the Microsoft Store on PC to remotely install games—so your games are ready when you are. Here’s how to get your console and Windows device ready for installations that you’ll be able to start from your phone or mobile device.

Windows 10 Update Assistant. The Windows 10 Update Assistant downloads and installs feature updates on your device. Feature updates like Windows 10, version 1909 (a.k.a. the Windows 10 November 2019 Update) offer new functionality and help keep your systems secure.

Make your mouse more visible by changing the color and size of the mouse pointer. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer & touch, and choose the options that work best for you. By adding pointer trails you can see where the mouse is moving on the screen.

Configure message filters on the Xbox console. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Message safety. Adjust your messaging filters by using the info in each section below to configure your ideal Xbox experience.

Check if you Android device is listed under your account information. On your Android device: If you have the Link to Windows (downloaded) app: Go to Settings > Accounts. On select Android devices, you may find this information here: Go to Settings > Advanced features > Link to Windows.

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Speak is a built-in feature of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote. You can use Speak to have text read aloud in the language of your version of Office. Text-to-speech (TTS) is the ability of your computer to play back written text as spoken words.